🥨 Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars 🍫
Sweet, salty, crunchy, and loaded with gooey caramel! These irresistible dessert bars combine buttery pretzels, rich caramel, melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you're craving something sweet!
⏱️ Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes
❄️ Chill: 2 hours | Servings: 16 bars
🛒 Ingredients
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40 pretzel twists
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1 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup caramel sauce
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¼ tsp flaky sea salt
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Arrange: Spread pretzels evenly across the bottom of the pan.
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Make caramel: Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and condensed milk. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
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Bake: Pour caramel over pretzels and bake for 15 minutes.
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Add chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Let sit for 5 minutes, then spread into an even layer.
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Finish: Drizzle with caramel sauce, add extra pretzels if desired, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
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Chill: Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
💡 Tip: Use extra pretzels on top for an irresistible salty crunch!
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